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... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents...
Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents...
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...-step FSB voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at back panel) ASUS AI Lifestyle Features: - P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary USB AI Lifestyle Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at 0.0125V increment - ASUS Q-Connector - vChipset (CPU PLL): 16-step CPU PLL voltage control SFS...
...-step FSB voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at back panel) ASUS AI Lifestyle Features: - P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary USB AI Lifestyle Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at 0.0125V increment - ASUS Q-Connector - vChipset (CPU PLL): 16-step CPU PLL voltage control SFS...
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xiii P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis... audio in connector 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector System panel connector (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM...
xiii P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis... audio in connector 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector System panel connector (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM...
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...media content. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. saving up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. ASUS Crystal Sound ... panel cables to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See pages 4-5 and 4-34 for details. With AI Direct Link, it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1-
...media content. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. saving up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. ASUS Crystal Sound ... panel cables to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See pages 4-5 and 4-34 for details. With AI Direct Link, it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1-
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...the DRAM Voltage in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you can easily see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and ...can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the Marvell® LAN (RJ-45) port. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for a more colorful and vivid image on your...
...the DRAM Voltage in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you can easily see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and ...can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the Marvell® LAN (RJ-45) port. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for a more colorful and vivid image on your...
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PRI_EIDE EATXPWR 24.5cm (9.6in) 2.2.3 KBMS Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V CPU_FAN Super I/O HDMI FLOPPY ® P5E-VM HDMI DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin ... PCIEX16_1 DET_X1_2 PCIEX1_2 ALC883 DET_PCI1 AAFP CD PCI1 SPDIF_OUT IE1394_2 Intel® G35 BIOS VIA VT6308P USB910 Intel® ICH9R SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 SB_PWR USB1112 USB78 CLRTC CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-
PRI_EIDE EATXPWR 24.5cm (9.6in) 2.2.3 KBMS Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V CPU_FAN Super I/O HDMI FLOPPY ® P5E-VM HDMI DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin ... PCIEX16_1 DET_X1_2 PCIEX1_2 ALC883 DET_PCI1 AAFP CD PCI1 SPDIF_OUT IE1394_2 Intel® G35 BIOS VIA VT6308P USB910 Intel® ICH9R SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 SB_PWR USB1112 USB78 CLRTC CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-
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... for later use . Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the table on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn...card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-19 Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for the card. 2. Refer to use . 4. Refer to the...
... for later use . Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the table on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn...card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-19 Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for the card. 2. Refer to use . 4. Refer to the...
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...cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS ... computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5E-VM HDMI P5E-VM HDMI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear RTC (Default) • You do not need .... To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Remove the onboard battery. 3. The onboard...
...cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS ... computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5E-VM HDMI P5E-VM HDMI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear RTC (Default) • You do not need .... To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Remove the onboard battery. 3. The onboard...
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...disk drives. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-27 This prevents incorrect insertion when you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard...], SATA6 [red]) These connectors are set to 5.4.3 Intel RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set the Configure SATA as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device...80-conductor IDE cable for details. • Before creating a RAID set as item in the motherboard support CD. In Standard IDE mode, you intend to [RAID]. If any device jumper is...
...disk drives. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-27 This prevents incorrect insertion when you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard...], SATA6 [red]) These connectors are set to 5.4.3 Intel RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set the Configure SATA as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device...80-conductor IDE cable for details. • Before creating a RAID set as item in the motherboard support CD. In Standard IDE mode, you intend to [RAID]. If any device jumper is...
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Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front ... module to this connector, set to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ® P5E-VM HDMI +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS (Default) P5E-VM HDMI Chassis intrusion connector 11. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch... a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector ...
Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front ... module to this connector, set to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ® P5E-VM HDMI +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS (Default) P5E-VM HDMI Chassis intrusion connector 11. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch... a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector ...
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... speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. P5E-VM HDMI System panel connector • ... connector is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® P5E-VM HDMI IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. ...
... speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. P5E-VM HDMI System panel connector • ... connector is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® P5E-VM HDMI IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. ...
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...secured. 3. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 3- 3.1 Starting up when you turned... on the power, the system may light up . The system then runs the power-on . System power 6. AMI BIOS beep codes BIOS Beep One short beep ...
...secured. 3. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 3- 3.1 Starting up when you turned... on the power, the system may light up . The system then runs the power-on . System power 6. AMI BIOS beep codes BIOS Beep One short beep ...
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... While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Refer to shut down the computer. 3. Click the Turn Off button to section 4.5 Power... Menu in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Start ...
... While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Refer to shut down the computer. 3. Click the Turn Off button to section 4.5 Power... Menu in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Start ...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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... these utilities. This utility is available in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Place the support CD in Windows® environment...
... these utilities. This utility is available in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Place the support CD in Windows® environment...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from the 3. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from the 3. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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... to complete the update process. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. P5E-VM.rom P5E-VM ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑...
... to complete the update process. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. P5E-VM.rom P5E-VM ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑...
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... DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. Do either one of the following to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. b. d. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to...
... DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. Do either one of the following to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. b. d. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to...